Road Safety Tip: Sharing the Road with Trucks? Keep these tips in mind: -Don’t cut in front: Trucks need more time and space to brake safely. -Stay visible: If you can’t see the truck’s mirrors, the driver can’t see you. -Be patient: Avoid sudden stops or overtaking recklessly. Let’s work […]
A Municipal employee, who was anonymously reported by a community member, was arrested after he was caught red-handed offloading diesel from a water tanker in Reservoir Hills on 11 February. Subsequent to receiving the tip-off, a team of investigators arrested the employee. He appeared in court on 12 February. The […]
A hijacked white Hyundai H100 bakkie was recovered by the RUSA Robinson R44 helicopter during an aerial search in Osindisweni – KZN a short while ago (Tuesday). Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) received a call for assistance from private security company Project 360 requesting assistance to track the bakkie that […]
It has come to the attention of Volvo Group Southern Africa that various media reports and social media posts are wrongfully linking the company to a recent statement issued by Volvo Cars South Africa. Firstly, Volvo Group Southern Africa and Volvo Cars SA are not the same company, not locally […]
The Provincial Commissioner of Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, praised a team comprising of Provincial Organised Crime, Protection and Security Services from Gateway Airport, Polokwane SAPS, Local Criminal Record Centre and Eskom when they intercepted a truck with two trailers along the N1 north next to Esja outside Polokwane on […]
Road Closure – R328 to Mosselbay Please take note that a truck has overturned on the R328 from Oudtshoorn to Mosselbay. Please make use of alternative route via Volmoed. #TakeNote #OdnMun How can we Prevent Truck Rollover Crashes? Road closure after a truck rollover on the R328 from Oudtshoorn to […]
IPSS Advanced Medical Rescue responded to a scene on the N2 Amatikulu, after a truck lost control and crashed. The driver and single occupant of the truck was sadly declared deceased on scene. Condolences goes out to the family and friends of the deceased.
Over recent months spiking has significantly increased on South African roads. Drivers have been encouraged to avoid driving at night when spiking is more common. Recent videos, however, have shown it happens during the day as well. The CEO of MasterDrive, Eugene Herbert, says whether criminals are placing spikes in […]
A tow truck driver narrowly escaped serious injury when his vehicle crashed and burst into flames on the R102 between Palm View and Phoenix Offramp. KZN VIP paramedics and emergency services rushed to the scene after reports of a vehicle fire. Upon arrival, they found the tow truck well alight […]
The TMPD Public Transport Unit has impounded six public transport vehicles for operating without a valid permit. We are committed to ensuring public safety and enforcing transport regulations.
